ROLLING STONES Happy 7" Acetate Original HOT Mastering

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430

 ROLLING STONES - HAPPY 7" 45 RPM  ACETATE LATHE CUT TEST PRESSING USA ATLANTIC 19104.  UNIQUE ORIGINAL 1971 STUDIO REFERENCE  DISC. I have been unable to find any reference to this item in any of the Stones sources I have checked, this test pressing acetate may well be the only extant copy.  What is striking about this disc is the  RAW,VIBRANT MIX,which I believe to be  mono, and which certainly jumps out of the speakers.  The timing of the disc is 3.04, which is several seconds longer than the LP.  I do not think it is a different version, though the levels of the recorded sound suggest that it may well be a different mastering than that of the original  LP.  ACETATE pressings are, of course, renowned for the hot pressing sound quality, which this certainly has.  Probably a unique one time mastering, this acetate came from the collection of a record collector with industry & radio connections in the 70's.  I have never seen this item  documented in any Stones reference work, it may well be a singular rarity.  Condition is Visual VG+, playing condition is approx. VG+. The one sided label is in excellent condition.  The label is definitely an original Atlantic Recording Studio label.  It is permanently affixed to the acetate surface, and reveals a patina of age that reflects the 38 years since it was produced. The occasional bit of minor sonic distortion is evident, and minor light crackling in places, this may well be because of the mastering that the disc received, quite loud & aggressive.  The disc has plenty of gloss & shine, with only minor light scuffs & hairline marks evident.  The flip side of the disc is shown in photo 3, this illustrates how the 2nd hole was drilled into the disc to secure it to the lathe cutting surface. As acetates are inherently quite fragile, this disc must qualify as having been very well preserved.  This may well be only copy of this particular mastering ever produced, and as such qualifies as a major, unique Rolling Stones collectible.  How much rarer can a disc be than to exist in an edition of one? Here is a perhaps once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire this fantastic official, record company produced Rolling Stones artifact.   This item will only be sent to the winner by EXPRESS MAIL service if it is to be shipped Internationally. Postage charged at cost. Insurance for USA is optional, I do not believe that insurance is available for International shipments.  Item will be extremely well packaged for shipping. Please do not pay until I have contacted you to confirm shipping details & costs. Any questions please ask.